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Job summary

Main area
Cardiology
Grade
NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Part time - 4 hours per week
Job ref
427-7995501
Employer
Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Royal United Hospital
Town
Bath
Salary
£63,696 - £102,689 per annum, pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
02/11/2026 23:59

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Cardiology Specialty Doctor Contract

NHS Medical & Dental: Specialty Doctor

Job overview

Join the Cardiology team at the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust as a GP with Specialist Interests  in Cardiology, supporting the delivery of high-quality, patient-centred outpatient care across a dynamic and forward-thinking service.

This role focuses on the assessment and management of patients with a broad range of cardiology conditions, helping to improve access and reduce waiting times. Working alongside consultants, cardiac physiologists and the wider multidisciplinary team, the post holder will play a key role in delivering efficient pathways, optimising clinic capacity and enhancing patient experience, whilst contributing to service development and innovation across the speciality.

Main duties of the job

The holder of this post will be a General Practitioner with a 
Specialty Interest.

To provide, to a high standard, a full range of specialist treatment and care seen within the Outpatient Department who need Cardiology services. 

To continue to provide and develop a sub-specialty interest that complements the needs of the department and supports the interests of the existing consultants.

Working for our organisation

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person‑centred care we’re proud of.

We’re committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger.

We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing  – and yes, we even have a pool! 

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Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The holder of this post will be a General Practitioner with a 
Specialty Interest.

To provide, to a high standard, a full range of specialist treatment and care seen within the Outpatient Department who need Cardiology services. 

To continue to provide and develop a sub-specialty interest that complements the needs of the department and supports the interests of the existing consultants.

Person specification

Profession al Values and Behaviours Skills and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • full registration and a Licence to Practice with the General Medical Council or General Dental Council
  • Shall have equivalent experience in Cardiology Outpatients and competencies.

Compentencies

Essential criteria
  • Demonstrates the underpinning subject-specific competencies i.e. knowledge, skills and behaviours relevant to the role setting and scope

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoNo smoking policyPositive about disabled peopleCare quality commission - GoodArmed Forces Covenant Gold AwardWe offer Wagestream - A financial wellbeing benefit which lets you access your pay as you earn it.Disability confident employerWomens Staff Network

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if we receive a high number of applications. We strongly encourage you to complete and submit your application in good time to ensure it can be considered.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Dr Anu Garg
Job title
Consultant Cardiologist & Outpatient Lead
Email address
[email protected]
Additional information

Dr Raveen Kandan

Consultant Cardiologist & Clinical Lead 

[email protected]

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